adj
chancy
Chancy (adj) means not safe or certain, and possibly risky.
adj
1
Not safe or certain, and possibly risky.
2
Decided by luck rather than by plan.
3
(informal, old use) Thought to bring good fortune.
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Etymology
Formed from chance and -y.
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What is the meaning of chancy?
"chancy" (adj) means not safe or certain, and possibly risky.
What is another word for chancy?
Other words for "chancy" include dodgy, flukey, fluky, dicey, chanceful, iffy.
What is the opposite of chancy?
Opposites of "chancy" include safe, certain, sure.
What are the different meanings of chancy?
"chancy" has 3 main meanings: 1. Not safe or certain, and possibly risky; 2. Decided by luck rather than by plan; 3. (informal, old use) Thought to bring good fortune.
